Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
griersonii
ID:
692253

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.G.Mill. & J.A.Nyberg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 44 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691586

Common Names

  • Forsskaolea griersonii
  • Grierson's Forsskaolea
  • Forsskaolea

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Description

Forsskaolea griersonii (also called 'Grierson's Forsskaolea', among many other common names) is an evergreen, woody, climbing shrub native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist, shady forests, and is often found growing on other trees.

Uses & Benefits

Forsskaolea griersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsskaolea griersonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Forsskaolea griersonii

Forsskaolea griersonii is native to tropical Africa.

Forsskaolea griersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forsskaolea griersonii?

Forsskaolea griersonii

What is the common name of Forsskaolea griersonii?

Grierson's Forsskaolea

What is the natural habitat of Forsskaolea griersonii?

Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
J.A. Nyberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Nyberg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977320-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.